I inherited a property earlier this year that I want nothing more than to be rid of. It has some wonky deed restrictions, including a right of first refusal clause that is a major hiccup in the entire ordeal. It's a whole saga. Essentially, there's a guy who has 90 days, after we get a valid offer from a prospective buyer, to come in and buy the building for a predetermined price, which happens to be for far less than market value. When we first started talking, he expressed concerns about having the money for the property, and getting financing. My lawyer suggested making an offer for a bit more money, but letting him pay out the cost to me. We did that, sent him paperwork, which still offered him a good deal, and little bit better deal for me (we didn't ask for a lot more; I'm not looking for money, I'm looking to get rid of the property). This guy promptly rejected that offer and has since then grown increasingly unhinged. He doesn't speak to us through a lawyer which makes me think he's completely unserious. Now we're in a position were I need to list this property (we did months ago but pulled it when we found the ROFR after a title search). The guy has been incommunicado for about a month now, but last week we had a slew of messages from him looking to set conditions in order to go through with the sale. My lawyer says that's enough to be considered him passing on the ROFR. My real estate agent says, and I agree, that we need something signed and notarized and filed with the county of this guy signing away the ROFR. I'm having my lawyer send the guy (and a trust, which is making this all the more difficult), a packet containing a Purchase Agreement for that pre-set price (and making clear I'm not arguing with it), and a document that signs away the ROFR. We're asking him to return one of those by the end of the month. So my question is ... if he doesn't respond to that packet, then what? Here's things I'm working on: - Concurrent to all this, we are working to re-list the property, partly in hopes of soliciting a valid offer, which would trigger that 90-day window for the guy to act on the ROFR. But even having that on the books is going to make getting an offer difficult. - My agent has a couple thoughts on workarounds, one being to reimburse a potential buyer for any costs incurred before making an offer (such as the inspection), if this guy ends up purchasing it during that 90-say window. He also suggested being open about the need for a very long closing window. - I've been researching the process of quieting a title, which may also be a way to explore? I understand it takes some time, but if the guy ignores the process, it seems like we'd be in the clear. And even if he responds, could a court force an action from him -- either go ahead with a purchase or sign over the ROFR? I can't imagine that his complete inaction is acceptable, but pushing him to act is being increasingly difficult. Any insight is very much appreciate. This situation is eating my brain alive.